Book Review: Three Against the World by Sarah Stuart

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Three Against the World

Subtitle: A Waif, a Stray, and a Romance? (Richard and Maria Book 1)

Author: Sarah Stuart

Genre: Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56099874-three-against-the-world

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

You lose your job as bank manager when the branch closes. Then your fiancée dumps you. And a 14-year-old daughter you never knew you had is dumped on your doorstep by your ex-wife. Can Richard rebuild his life and look after his daughter or is the world against them?

What I liked about the book:

This is an underdog story with unexpected twists and turns.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a story about the underdogs and whether they will survive the cruel world around them.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance and underdog stories, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Richard loses his job and is ditched by his gold-digging fiancée. Has his life become a disaster, or is fate offering him an escape from the boring lifestyle forced on him by his father - a chance to realise a teenage dream?

 

Before he can do more than dream, his ex-wife dumps a daughter he didn't know existed on his doorstep, and helping her must be done in secret or interest the Social Services and risk her being removed to a children's home.

 

Fourteen-year-old Maria knows her mother doesn’t want her, but can she believe her father does, or is she a burden he'd happier without? When ex-fiancée, Bridget, offers her a home with her aunt, Maria accepts.

 

Ben, a rescue centre dog adopted by Richard, supposedly doesn’t like children, but he likes Maria. The Jack Russell defends the girl against a rapist, but will his life be forfeit and Richard jailed?

 

Secrecy creates problems and makes unexpected enemies!

About the Author:

Sarah Stuart is the award-winning author of the sizzling Royal Command Family Saga, the YA Richard and Maria trilogy, and the DCI Gerald Croft Thrillers.

 

She is a Readers' Favorite reviewer, and her passions are theatre, music, history, travel. and wildlife. 100% of her royalties are donated to animal charities worldwide

Book Review: Fallen Angel by James Harper

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Fallen Angel

Subtitle: (Evan Buckley)

Author: James Harper

Genre: Crime, Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: only via his reader’s list

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

A young woman falls to her death from her window. The police think it’s suicide but her sister can’t believe this and calls in Evan Buckley to investigate. Has a recent breakup with her boyfriend anything to do with her death?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a mystery full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

WHEN Jessica Henderson falls, naked as the day she was born, to her death from the window of her fifteenth floor apartment, the police are quick to write it off as an open and shut case of suicide. The room was locked from the inside, after all.

 

But Jessica’s sister doesn’t believe it and hires the man the police call that idiot Buckley to investigate. The deeper Evan digs, the more he discovers the dead girl had fallen in more ways than one. And if that wasn’t enough, everybody gets a hard lesson in just how wrong you can be when you only see what you want to.

 

As the mystery unravels, two things become abundantly clear – Jessica was no angel and Evan’s not the idiot people think he is.

About the Author:

Book Review: Honour and Treason #2 by Anurrith Drachenstein

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Honour and Treason: #2

Subtitle: (Rebels Revolution Book 3)

Author: Anurrith Drachenstein

Genre: Science Fiction/Aliens

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honour-Treason-Rebels-Revolution-Book-ebook/dp/B09GNKN9XF/

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

We once more meet up with Kilo, the rebels and Julie. Julie remains a prisoner of the Empire but Kilo hasn’t given up on her yet. Will they be able to save her and the universe?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the third book I’ve read by this author and I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a thriller full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like science fiction, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

HONOUR AND TREASON

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A NEW AND LETHAL ENEMY APPEARS, THREATNING BOTH EMPIRE AND REBELS ALIKE?!

 

 

Will two sworn enemies work together to defeat this new force?

 

 

Will peace reign supreme?

 

 

Follow Kilo, Julie and the Rebel Force as they seek to defeat the enemy, the Formordians, who in turn use every trick imaginable to destroy everything in their path.

 

Who are the Formordians?

 

What is the Empress' part in their past?

 

 

All will be revealed in this nailbiting final part of the Rebels Revolution trilogy.

About the Author:

 

Book Review: You Know What You Did by Laura Lyndhurst

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: You Know What You Did

Subtitle:

Author: Laura Lyndhurst

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57579254-you-know-what-you-did

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Written from the 2-point-of-view perspective, this thriller tells the story of a famous female author, married to a millionaire who seemingly has it all. Her nemesis wishes nothing better than her downfall. The reason for this remains hidden until close to the end of the book. With its many twists and turns, it keeps you on the end of your seat.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a thriller full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like thrillers, this book may be the book for you. I highly recommend this book.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Amanda Roberts appears to have it all. The only child of prosperous, supportive middle-class parents, she married her first serious boyfriend, successful multi-millionaire businessman Jack Roberts, and has two beautiful children with him, Elsie and Nat. Additionally, she has her own career as a successful and best-selling author.

 

But now someone is upset with her; badly. And someone is out for revenge.

About the Author:

I was born and grew up in North London, England, but was unable to attend university when young due to family financial circumstances. Instead, I worked at various occupations, including dental nurse, laboratory assistant and shop assistant.

I married just before I was 20, and travelled to some interesting places around the world, following my husband’s career. I spent much time reading, a passion, but in order to keep further occupied I took office jobs when these were available to me; I hated the work, but the money was useful.

When we were back in the UK I took evening classes at various times and gained ‘A’ levels in Psychology, Sociology and English, eventually settling in Kent with my husband and becoming a mature student and gaining Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English and Literature before training and working as a teacher.

In 2016 we moved to the peace and quiet of rural Lincolnshire, and my sporadic writing activities became more permanent. I self-published Fairytales Don't Come True, my debut novel, in May 2020 and since then have written and published two books of poetry, October Poems and Thanksgiving Poems & Prose Pieces. In January 2021 I published a sequel to Fairytales entitled Degenerate, Regenerate and at the end of March 2021 I published a psychological suspense story, You Know What You Did. A third book was published in June 2021 to make a trilogy with Fairytales and Degenerate, entitled All That We Are Heir To. Another psychological suspense story is now underway, along with a small collection of poems.

I usually go for a long walk each day (weather permitting; I’m a fair-weather walker) in the beautiful countryside around us, and exercise for a couple of hours each morning, including use of a hula-hoop and stepping machine. I love food and drink and have spent half my life battling a weight problem. I managed to lose 5 stone of unfortunately-gained weight three years ago and am determined to NEVER regain it! So every other day is a diet day (for hubby too), but when not being careful we enjoy a good meal with wine. Going out to eat is something which I enjoy, although under the current lockdown conditions I’m having to cook at home every day. This was fun for a while, but I’m running out of ideas and really looking forward to the day when I can eat a meal which I haven’t prepared myself.

For other leisure activities I have taught myself to play the recorder; badly, but it keeps the brain cells ticking over. I also listen to music of many types; Tracy Chapman is playing while I write this, and will later be replaced by Leonard Cohen or Katie Melua or any one of dozens of other artists, or by some classical music or opera, another passion.

Oh, and of course there’s reading, something which I have loved since I was a child. I became a convert to eBooks and subscribed to the Kindle Unlimited programme, because although I love physical books, my bookcases are groaning under the weight and I don’t have room for any more. I review everything I read, since I became an author myself and realise the value of these in getting our work in front of as many eyes as possible; but it does mean that I have a large virtual To Be Read pile!

Book Review: Kentucky Vice by James Harper

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Kentucky Vice

Subtitle: (Evan Buckley #2)

Author: James Harper

Genre: Crime, Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37370765-kentucky-vice

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

When one of Evan’s friends receives explicit pictures in the mail where he is the subject but has no recollection of the events, he enlists his friend’s help. However, things never go as you think and both Evan’s and Jesse’s lives are in danger.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a mystery full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

A man who can't remember. Another who refuses to forget. Somewhere in the middle lies the truth.

 

It’s five years since his wife disappeared, but wise-cracking, street-smart private-eye Evan Buckley is still reeling. Tormented by demons and consumed by his unrelenting quest for the truth, he loses himself in other people's problems.

 

When college buddy Jesse Springer shows up with a wad of explicit photographs that arrived in the mail, Evan is roped into the most bizarre case of blackmail he’s ever encountered—because Jesse swears blind he can’t remember a thing. But can Evan believe him? And if things weren't bad enough, a psychopathic killer from the past embarks on a crusade of psychological revenge and twisted mind games that threaten to plunge Evan back into his darkest days.

 

Adrift in a sea of betrayal and lies as the body count climbs, Evan is forced to choose between his gut instinct and the blatant evidence—and the only thing he knows for sure is the wrong choice will be punished with death.

About the Author:

Book Review: Bad To The Bones by James Harper

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Bad To The Bones

Subtitle: (Evan Buckley #1)

Author: James Harper

Genre: Crime, Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53193950-bad-to-the-bones

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Evan’s wife disappeared 5 years ago and he became a private investigator in the hopes of finding out more than the police had. However, life never turns out as it appears and he finds himself doing divorce work instead. That is, until he gets involved in finding out what happened to Daniel.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a mystery full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

What would you give, how far would you go, to find a lost child and redeem your soul? And will it ever be far enough?

 

Ten years ago, Linda Clayton's son Daniel disappeared. The love and support of her husband Robbie was all that kept her sane—until the day he ran away. Makes you thankful you're not Linda Clayton.

 

Wise-cracking, street-smart PI Evan Buckley thought his problems were bad enough. When his latest case ends in disaster, he’s at the end of his tether—until fate throws him headlong into Linda Clayton's desperate world and a long-dead investigation that everybody wants to stay that way.

 

But Evan never does what everybody wants, and he vows to uncover the truth—and in the process kick into touch the demons that come to torment him every night.

 

As the suspense ratchets up, he’s caught in a desperate fight for his life with a stone cold killer who will go to any lengths to protect his secrets ...

 

With action-packed twists and turns and a pace that doesn’t let up until the thrilling conclusion, Bad to The Bones is a brilliant start to a gripping new crime series from James Harper.

 

 

Bad To The Bones was previously published as Cruel Comfort/In Cold Blood.

About the Author:

Book Review: Chloe After Dark by Elsa Joseph

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Chloe After Dark

Subtitle:

Author: Elsa Joseph

Genre: Fiction, Suspense

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50364297-chloe-after-dark

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Chloe finally throws her boyfriend out after accumulating lots of debts. To pay these back, she starts a new career at a late night radio show. But it also brings unwanted attention.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, funny and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the only adult book of this author I’m aware of. She has also written children’s books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is suspense and romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Moving on from a painful break up with her boyfriend, beautiful Chloe Milano takes a job as a radio host at a steamy late night erotic radio station to pay off her debts and make ends meet. But she gets a lot more than she bargained for when she becomes entangled in the salacious fantasies of after-hours callers...

 

About the Author:

Elsa Joseph is the author of Best Kept Secret and Dylan’s Cosydoze. She gained her writing degree at London South Bank University, UK.

From an early age, Elsa had an ambition to be a writer. She often tried her hand at writing by entering writing contests, although little came from her early efforts.

Besides her love of writing, Elsa has a passion for theatre and sits on the committee of a community theatre group which promotes new writing and encourages people to go to the theatre regularly.

Elsa draws inspiration for her books from travelling, art, theatre, reading and conversations with friends.

Living in London proves to be inspirational to Elsa as she sits at her desk in her office where she writes her stories and can merely look out the window at the hustle and bustle of city life to renew her creativity.

Elsa strives to make stories with interesting plots and beautiful scenery. Characters with great strengths and weaknesses that readers can identify and fall in love with.

Book Review: Merciless by Willow Winters

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Merciless

Subtitle: (Merciless #1)

Author: Willow Winters

Genre: Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44900649-merciless

Overall score:

I scored this book 3/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

She saved his life once. However, this sentenced him to a life of crime. When she is offered to him in return for starting a war, he can’t refuse.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book, but it was a bit too unbelievable at times.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book in a series and I was tempted to continue with the next in the series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a variation of the bad boy romance category.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like erotica, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

I should’ve known she would ruin me the moment I saw her.

Women like her are made to destroy men like me.

I couldn’t resist her though.

Given to me to start a war; I was too eager to accept.

 

But I didn’t know what she’d do to me. That she would change everything.

She sees through me in a way no one else ever has.

Her innocence and vulnerability make me weak for her and I hate it.

I know better than to give in to temptation.

 

A ruthless man doesn’t let a soul close to him.

A cold-hearted man doesn’t risk anything for anyone.

A powerful man with a beautiful woman at his mercy… he doesn’t fall for her.

 

About the Author:

Willow Winters is so happy to be a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and #1 Contemporary Best Selling Author!

 

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Willow started writing after having her little girl, Evie, December 2015. All during her pregnancy with Evie she continued to read and she only wanted to read romance. She was reading a book a day — sometimes two.

 

In January 2016 Willow was staying up late with Evie and just thinking of all these stories. They came to her constantly so she finally sat down and just started writing. She always wanted to do it so she figured, why not? Today Willow cannot be happier for making that decision!

 

 

Read Willow’s sexiest and most talked about romances in the Merciless World

 

This Love Hurts Trilogy

This Love Hurts

But I Need You

And I Love You the Most (January 2021)

 

An epic tale of both betrayal and all-consuming love...

Marcus, the villain.

Cody Walsh, the FBI agent who knows too much.

And Delilah, the lawyer caught in between.

 

A Kiss to Tell (a standalone novel)

They lived on the same street and went to the same school, although he was a year ahead. Even so close, he was untouchable.

Sebastian was bad news and Chloe was the sad girl who didn’t belong.

Then one night changed everything.

 

Possessive (a standalone novel)

It was never love with Daniel Cross and she never thought it would be. It was only lust from a distance.  Unrequited love maybe.

He’s a man Addison could never have, for so many reasons.

 

Merciless Saga

Merciless

Heartless

Breathless

Endless 


Ruthless, crime family leader Carter Cross should’ve known Aria would ruin him the moment he saw her. Given to Carter to start a war; he was too eager to accept. But what he didn’t know was what Aria would do to him. He didn’t know that she would change everything.

 

All He’ll Ever Be (Merciless Series Collection of all 4 novels)

 

Irresistible Attraction Trilogy

A Single Glance

A Single Kiss

A Single Touch

 

Bethany is looking for answers and to find them she needs one of the brothers of an infamous crime family, Jase Cross.

Even a sizzling love affair won’t stop her from getting what she needs.

But Bethany soon comes to realise Jase will be her downfall, and she’s determined to be his just the same.

 

Irresistible Attraction (A Single Glance Trilogy Collection)

 

Hard to Love Series

Hard to Love

Desperate to Touch

Tempted to Kiss

Easy to Fall


Eight years ago she ran from him.

Laura should have known he'd come for her. Men like Seth King always get what they want.

Laura knows what Seth wants from her, and she knows it comes with a steep price.

However it’s a risk both of them will take.

 

Not My Heart to Break (Hard to Love Series Collection)

 

Tease Me Once (September 2021)

Tease me once... I'll kiss you twice.

Declan Cross' story from the Merciless World.

 

Spin off of the Merciless World

 

Love the Way Duet
Love the Way You Kiss Me (May 2021)

Love the Way You Hold Me (June 2021) 


With everything I've been through, and the unfortunate way we met, the last thing I thought I'd be focused on is the fact that I love the way you kiss me.

 

Extended epilogues to the Merciless World Novels

A Kiss To Keep (more of Sebastian and Chloe)

Seductive (more of Daniel and Addison)

Effortless (more of Carter and Aria)

Never to End (more of Seth and Laura)

 

Sexy, thrilling with a touch of dark Standalone Novels

 

Broken (Standalone)

Kade is ruthless and cold hearted in the criminal world.

They gave Olivia to him. To break. To do as he’d like.

All because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  But there are secrets that change everything. And once he has her, he’s never letting her go.

 

Forget Me Not  (Standalone novel)

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